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I Hear You – our short film for #WorldRefugeeDay 2020

People talk to us about their lives and experiences every day. In many cases, our…

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World Refugee Day 2020

Saturday 20 June is World Refugee Day. This is when we would usually gather on…

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Syrian families thank key workers in Clacks

During lockdown, Syrian families in Alloa wanted to show their appreciation for local key workers….

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Over 220 organisations write to the Home Secretary demanding an increase to asylum support rates

On Monday 8th June, the UK Government announced a shameful £1.85/week increase to asylum support….

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Scottish Refugee Council statement on asylum support increase

Yesterday the UK government announced a £1.85 a week increase in asylum support rates, equivalent…

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“Art from Home”: art auction raising funds for refugees in Scotland during Covid-19

Our charity auction “Art from Home is now LIVE! We have teamed up with 30…

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Sewing2gether in lockdown

In her spare time midwife Lesley Chalk (pictured above middle) volunteers with the community group…

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Successful funding for communities during Covid-19

The Covid19 pandemic has affected the lives of everyone in Scotland. For the most vulnerable…

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19 charities present joint plan to end rough sleeping

Today we’ve joined with nearly twenty fellow charities to present a joint plan to the…

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Urgent action needed in response to death in Glasgow asylum accommodation

We are deeply saddened by the death of a member of our community in Glasgow….

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Funding available for community groups during Covid-19

Scottish Refugee Council has secured funding to support refugee-led community groups and local groups supporting…

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Recommendations for a safe and accessible asylum system.

A few weeks ago, we set out our recommendations for a safe and accessible asylum…

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Why are people in asylum accommodation being moved into hotels?

Hundreds of people in Glasgow have been moved from their asylum accommodation into hotels during…

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Covid-19: a safe and accessible asylum system is urgently needed

Our recommendations for a safe and accessible asylum system during and beyond Covid-19. Three weeks…

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Supreme Court denies Ali vs Serco lock-change appeal

Asylum accommodation provider Serco has been trying to evict hundreds of people from their homes…

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Urgent call to ‘strengthen the safety net’

Today, along with refugee support agencies across the UK, we have written to the UK…

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